Georgetown keeps UTC−4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Georgetown and your time
Georgetown at a glance
| Country | Guyana |
|---|---|
| Region | Demerara-Mahaica |
| Capital of | Guyana |
| Time zone | America/Guyana |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.80° N, 58.16° W |
Georgetown time zone and clock changes
Local time in Georgetown is UTC−4 year round, under the America/Guyana rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
As the capital of Guyana, Georgetown shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Georgetown, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Georgetown for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Georgetown and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Georgetown, it is 1:00 PM in London, 12:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
Because Georgetown keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Georgetown
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Georgetown, from 11 hours 44 minutes to 12 hours 31 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Georgetown
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:39 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:59 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 44 min |
Clock time and sun time in Georgetown
Georgetown lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Georgetown
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo (Suriname) | 346 km (215 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Upata (Venezuela) | 488 km (303 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) | 523 km (325 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Boa Vista (Brazil) | 524 km (325 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaguanas (Trinidad and Tobago) | 547 km (340 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Georgetown today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Georgetown
- Convert a time to or from Georgetown: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Georgetown to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Georgetown and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Georgetown in?
Georgetown uses the America/Guyana time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does Georgetown use daylight saving time?
No. Georgetown stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Georgetown and London?
Georgetown is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Georgetown does not.
How long is the longest day in Georgetown?
About 12 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.